Rifle Training

.22 Rimfire Silhouette Rifle

This is probably the fastest growing competitive match that the NRA sponsors. Twenty-two caliber rifles of good quality can be purchased very reasonably. Twenty-two caliber ammunition is the least expensive of ammunition available.

The course of fire laid out by the NRA requires 40 rounds to shoot, with 10 rounds at each of the 4 known distances, the last of which is 100 yards. The targets start out small and are progressively larger out to 100 yards. The immediate gratification of a tink and a falling target are worthy. Because of the size of the target and the distance, skill is required and it is a challenging course to fire a perfect score of 40.

I have seen and shot on other ranges with men that have driven hundreds of miles to participate in these matches. At those same matches were sons and daughters shooting the same competition and maybe enjoying it more than the grown-ups. It is tailor made for a mother or father to teach their son or daughter marksmanship and in the process learn safety, respect for other shooters and others’ rights, competitive spirit, how to deal with pressure, and in general, to have fun.

Military Rifle Course

The NRA sponsors many variations of military rifles. These events usually require a range of 300 yards; however, we only have 200 yards at our range. We can compensate for this difference using targets which represent ranges of 300 yards. I am a member of an NRA CMP-sanctioned group, shooting in the northern part of the state. Each year they send a rifle/pistol team to Camp Perry and are always seeking members and victims. With practice I’m sure that we could field a team which could do us proud.

First Class Arms Training has three Springfield 03’s, one M1, and eight M1A’s, for a total of a squad.